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Old 11-10-2006, 07:47 PM
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Default want new springs

Currentlt have steeda sport springs...pretty good height. But i want to go lower, and want to be able to adjust how low it goes.
So when times i just want to park it or drive it around, i can give it a mean lowering stance, and times when i need to go up driveways and such, i can raise it.

any reccomendations?
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Old 11-10-2006, 08:17 PM
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Default RE: want new springs

There is no practical solution to what you're asking.

You can get coil-over shocks, which enable you to adjust your ride height. However, don't think that this is something you can do on a whim. This takes special tools and requires putting the car up on stands and removing the wheels while you make the adjustments. Then, once the height is set, you then have to re-do your front end alignment (Steering, camber, caster) and reset your pinion angle (and maybe the panhard) in the rear.

It's an OK solution if you want an unusual ride height that isn't easily obtained with standard springs. However, changing the ride height isn't something you can easily do "when you feel like it".

Also keep in mind that coil-overs are very expensive, over $1000 is not uncommon.
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Old 11-10-2006, 10:08 PM
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What you describe is an air suspension. While i'm sure a company like www.ridetech.com can hook you up with top quality parts and give you the adjustment you want, the price is going to be high and your front end alignment will never be perfect after adjusting it. A full airbag suspension will easily go over $2,000 just in parts.

I'd stick to a normal static drop and stay away from steep driveways.

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